Terrorist captured in connection with murder of Israeli woman admits to the killing. 4 other Palestinian Arabs arrested for aiding terrorist

Rambam Hospital says a 17-year-old male with no known background illnesses is hospitalized in critical condition following a COVID-19 heart injury.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce tonight a general lockdown in the kingdom "in light of the high number of COVID-19 carriers".

Rabbi Chaim Amsalem, a former MK In behalf of Shas, announced In Galei Tzahal: "In the upcoming elections, I will run as part of the Shalem Am party."

Protests over the death of the late Ahuvya Sandak continue tonight, and demonstrations are expected to take place at about 20 major intersections across the country, including in Jerusalem, Yad Binyamin, Bar Ilan Bridge, Gush Etziyon Junction, Mount Herzl, Kiryat Arba, Beit Shemesh, Tzfat, Nof Hagalil, Yitzhar, and other venues.Sandak was killed in a police chase last week. Rage has increased among varied sectors of the population since it was announced that the police involved would not face prosecution, while those travelling in the car with Sandak will.Flyer for Sandak protestsProtest organizers

Pfizer, which manufactures the COVID-19 vaccines administered in Israel, issued a statement that there is no evidence that the vaccine is effective beyond 21 days after the first dose.

Defense Minister and Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz is considering a joint run with the Yamina Party in the upcoming Knesset elections.Channel 12 News reported that Yamina Chairman Naftali Bennett did not rule out this possibility.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is leaning towards shutting down the education system. The government will convene in the next 48 hours with the aim of deciding In tightening the lockdown.